Egg Hacks: How to Separate Egg Yolks and Whites

by Alessandra Bulow

on 05/12/14 at 11:43 AM

We all know how to peel hard-boiled eggs like a pro. But before you can make a fresh egg white omelet, angel food cake, or meringue, you're going to need to master the art of separating egg yolks and egg whites. There's always those cartons of egg whites in the dairy aisle, but then you won't have any of those lovely yolks for a homemade mayonnaise or a chocolate mousse. Well, we're here to tell you everything is going to be OKAY (and show you these 6 ways to separate egg yolks and egg whites).

Method #1: Crack Egg Open, Separate Yolk Using The Shell

Method #2: Place Raw Egg In A Sieve-Like Egg Separator Tool

Method #3: Make Egg Whites Drip Out Of The Bogey Man, a Novelty Egg Separator Tool

Method #4: Use Your Hands to Separate Egg Whites from Yolks

Method #5: Use an Empty Plastic Water Bottle to Suction Egg Yolks

Method #6: The Crazy Russian Way - Put on Safety Glasses, Use A Plastic Water Bottle to Suction Egg Yolks, Then Dig In With Your Fingers

What's your trick for separating egg whites and egg yolks? Tell us in the comments, below.